Christmas is coming and the advertorial Christmas lights are on in Oxford and Regent Street. I have even seen Christmas trees in private homes! I’ve always had trouble planning before December so the timing of the East London Design Show will set me up nicely. It’s on the weekend of 1st to 4th December at Shoreditch Town […]
It’s the East London Design Show this weekend
Cockpit Open Studios – Holborn 25th – 27th November
Most makers and designers look to Christmas as their most profitable season- we all give presents of one kind or another and these are more personal than most. Visiting a craftsperson in their studio, chatting to them and selecting something they have made is a satisfying experience that many of us no longer have. Cockpit Studios is […]
NEWH Scholarship awardees at Sleep London 23rd-24th November
The Sleep Event Europe is held at the Business Design Centre in London. It showcases the design, development and architecture of hotels worldwide combining an exhibition and a conference. The NEWH is a networking resource for the hospitality industry providing scholarships for students entering the field of hospitality as well as networking opportunities for members. You may […]
Romney Marsh Wools – all raised on the farm
I came across this company last week at the Country Living Fair – the offer of a blob of hand cream was difficult to resist. This company is exactly what it says on the label: a family farm that straddles part of Romney Marsh and Adlington & Bonnington in Kent. Kristina and Paul Boulden, sixth […]
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior III in London
This post is all about innovative design, vision and sustainability and lyricism. I was fortunate enough to tour Rainbow Warrior III, Greenpeace‘s new boat yesterday, built to their specifications so completely bespoke. It is a beauty (I’ve always had trouble calling boats “she” ) with very distinctive A-line masts allowing it to carry almost 13oo […]
TracktileTables made me laugh
Tracktile Tables designed by Three Foot Three Design in Nottingham launched at 100% Design this autumn. A little train with wagons to hold chocolates and snacks (also sold) travels along tracks in the table. Tiles can be configured to your preferred route then flip back to make a plain table when not in use. Was it […]